You may have heard (or seen) that Will Smith bungee jumped out of a helicopter over the Grand Canyon on his 50th birthday. Just before jumping he said, “Anytime I’m scared of something, I feel compelled to attack it.”
His words and actions have always inspire me.
Doing the things that have scared me over the years have definitely expanded my life in wonderful ways.
One of my favorite truth bombs he shared was this: You can’t experience the joy that is intended for you in life if you don’t go. Don’t hesitate. Commit. So what gets in most people’s way of going for the life (and career) that they want? (more…)
You most likely got into this business because you love storytelling.
Inspiring and entertaining people through storytelling is an ancient ritual that has been passed down through the ages and to be part of bringing a story to life is a magical art form.
But today, I want to talk about the story you tell yourself.
In fact, the reason most actors don’t succeed has nothing to do with external factors.
It’s in the internal story you tell yourself about what is possible.
You know, those stories you have on repeat in your mind after being in this business awhile (months, years, or maybe even decades).
Maybe your story has been sounding something like this…. (more…)
I’m recurring on my 2nd season of Netflix’s Atypical (which you can start binge-watching now).
I remember auditioning for this role in Season 1, and even though the waiting room was filled with all different types, I didn’t let it effect my audition.
I felt grounded, connected, ready to play + that confidence definitely helped me to book the job.
But this wasn’t always the case.
I remember so many times when I used to sabotage myself in the waiting room or let my audition nerves get the best of me.
I remember walking into a callback filled with 18 executives, (when I thought there would only be 3 people in the room), (more…)
When I heard Michelle Lulic manifested some incredible career goals in a little over a month, I had to find out what she was doing differently.
I know that career transformation always begins with a change in your inner world (even though most actors like to think it begins with a change in agents).
When I connected with Michelle to hear her inspiring story, I was so thrilled to discover that it was returning to The Spotlight Club (my one-of-a-kind monthly membership for actors), that gave her the mindset tools, coaching, confidence + clarity she needed.
Since returning to The Spotlight Club, so many have things have shifted for me. I took Wendy’s awesome advice from our private Facebook Live Q+A, and I ended up booking a lead role in an episode of a new show. Thank you, Wendy! – Michelle Lulic
When I can offer insight, inspiration (and powerful guided meditations) to another actor + not only help them feel better, but book bigger + better roles, then I have fulfilled part of my purpose here on planet earth.
Here’s how Michelle used letting go to book her latest lead role:
I walked into an audition last month to read for a supporting role in a feature film.
I was 3 pages in to my 4 page audition when the director stopped me and asked the casting director to give me the sides for a different role, the lead.
They handed me 15 pages of new sides and told me to take my time in the waiting room with the material, while they continued on with their casting session.
Here is what I did to book the role…
My 3 best tips for audition success: (more…)
Have you been trying really hard to make your acting dreams happen this year? Are you feeling overworked and overwhelmed? I get it.
I used to think that working harder would produce better results, but ultimately that thinking often led to me feeling resentful and exhausted.
(While I watched those who didn’t work nearly as hard as I reap all kinds of rewards.) Can you relate?
So, now, whenever I find myself pushing to make things happen, I remind myself that there is power in ease, flow + letting go.
In fact, just last month, when I had a quiet few weeks with no auditions, I reminded myself to let go of how I think it all should go + what I think should be showing up right now.
Instead I used the time to clear the clutter, update my online presence, play with my kids, swim in the ocean and trust in the future I could not see. (This guided meditation helped me)
And what happened? Auditions came in.
And in those auditions, I brought that sense of ease, flow + letting go with me, and it resulted in my latest feature film booking (as one of the lead roles).
It also brought back a voice-over campaign (where I was the initial voice, but then had to re-audition to get the job back.)
I auditioned again + I got the job back for multiple TV spots over several recording sessions. (But, wow, talk about letting go in the process!)
So, I hope these examples help you to relax about whatever is or isn’t showing up for you right now + help you realize how much power lies in letting go.
Here are 5 graphics I created for you of mantras I have been telling myself lately that have helped me to increase my happiness (+ my bookings.)
Feel free to screenshot your favorite + make it your new screensaver, or share them on your own social media. (more…)
The more I look back on the manifestations I’ve had in my life, whether it has been in my acting career, building relationships, creating abundance or even getting married and having a family, there has been a through line, a pattern, that has helped me over and over again.
That is one of ease, flow and letting go.
Whenever I tried to “white knuckle” the Universe into giving me what I wanted when I wanted it, I was not only acting from my ego, but ultimately creating more resistance on my own path. (This took me years to understand, so hopefully I’m giving you a shortcut here.)
I now know, I don’t have to do it all alone.
I am supported by something bigger than myself, and when I surrender to that power (whatever you wish to call it) I am always guided to a higher plane.
It has been through this deeper awareness through mindful meditation (or guided meditation, which has been easier for me), that I have come to know + trust that there has been a divine order to my life and how it is unfolding.
When I am carefree, and flexible with what is (or isn’t) showing up, I am signaling the Universe to co-create for my highest good.
The same is true for you.
Deepak Chopra explains that when you create ease + flow within, “you are then no longer bound by the ego’s insecurities + cravings.” “The more detached you are from the results, the better the results.” – Deepak Chopra.
It’s not that we have to let go or lose sight of our desires or our intentions, but when we let go of our ego’s timelines (more…)
Have you been allowing fear to stop you from taking action lately?
Do you convince yourself that it’s too late, that you’re not ready or that you don’t know where to begin?
Guess what? That’s just your ego’s way of trying to keep you safe + in your comfort zone.
When you align with your true self, you access a power within you that can overcome any fear.
When you seek this alignment first, taking action becomes easier. (Most people just keep taking more action without adjusting their thoughts).
To manifest your desires, you need to engage in both high vibration thought and action.
So don’t allow fear to stop you from doing what you came here to do. (more…)
YOUR CREATION IS...VERY POWERFUL, IT CALMED ME, PREPARED ME & FOCUSED ME + I BOOKED JOBS.
"Since I began using your guided meditations I have now, in only a few months, booked up an entire year of work. Your creation is truly a blessing + very powerful. Before every audition I have done recently I have listened to at least 3 of your tracks and it has calmed me, prepared me and focused me."
SINCE LISTENING TO YOUR GUIDED MEDITATIONS, I BOOKED 2 FEATURE FILMS
"I bought Creating Powerful Auditions and I listen to it every morning. "Empowering Myself" is my absolute favorite meditation, sometimes I put it on repeat until I fully and truly feel every declaration. Since I've been listening to your guided meditations I booked my first feature film + also recently booked the lead role in my first horror film. Thank you for coming into my life!”
I'VE TURNED A SLOW STREAK INTO A BOOKING STREAK AND I FEEL REALLY EMPOWERED.
"Wendy is so generous with her knowledge and understanding of the deeper, inside work that goes into living a healthy, happy, well balanced actor life. Her daily inspirations mean so much to me...and I'm grateful for the custom guided meditation she wrote for me. I've turned a slow streak into a booking streak & I feel really empowered."
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I BOOKED THE JOB! LISTENING TO CREATING POWERFUL AUDITIONS MADE A DIFFERENCE!
"Been listening to your "Creating Powerful Auditions" mp3 daily since purchasing about a week ago. Listened to it on the way to an audition...took a few moments before leaving my car to do the visualizations. I walked into the audition room feeling totally empowered, feeling light. I booked the job. I feel your album made a difference. Thank you, Wendy."
YOUR AFFIRMATIONS ALLOWED ME TO STEP OUT OF THE FEAR AND BE PRESENT IN THE ROOM.
"I just returned from an audition after listening to your guided meditations. Your affirmations allowed me to step out of the fear and be present in the room. As I waited for my audition I envisioned the session being successful and feeling empowered afterward. And it was and I did."
I BOOKED TWO ACTING GIGS IN THE SAME WEEK BECAUSE I HAD HER CD ON REPEAT!
"I listen to Wendy's guided meditations pretty much every chance I get. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have her amazing voice in my ear keeping me empowered, inspired + in the right mental space to persevere day in and day out. I booked two acting gigs in the same week because I had Wendy's Creating Powerful Auditions album on repeat. Thank you WENDY for your positivity + light!"
